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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Lodging
 
Volcano House hotel is nestled on the rim of Kilauea and across the street from the Kilauea Visitor Center

Located within Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park and nestled on the rim of Kilauea caldera, the Volcano House with its unique charm, has captured the hearts of local islanders and travelers from all over the world. As Hawai'i's oldest continually operated hotel, with a history dating back to 1846, the Volcano House has offered spectacular views and warm hospitality for decades.

The Volcano House is just a short walk across Crater Rim Drive from park headquarters and the Kilauea Visitor Center. From Hilo: 30 miles southwest on Highway 11 (45 minute drive); from Kailua-Kona: 96 miles southeast on Highway 11, or 125 miles through Waimea and Hilo via highways 19 and 11 (2 1/2 to 3 hour drive).

 Facilities include 42 Rooms, (20 Crater View, 12 Non-crater View, 10 Garden View ) Ka Ohelo Dining Room, Uncle George's Lounge, 2 Gift Shops and a Snack Bar. Ten Camper Cabins are operated by the Volcano House and are located in the Namakanipaio Campground.

 
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Volcano House
P.O. Box 53
Hawai'i National Park, HI 96718
ph# (808) 967-7321 fax# (808) 967-8429

 

 

Link to Volcano House webpage
Email: volcanohouse@verizon.net

 
View of Volcano House hotel on the rim of Kilauea Caldera.
An NPS Photo by Norrie Judd
Volcano House hotel offers a spectacular view of the summit from the rim of Kilauea Caldera.
 

Volcano House Photo Gallery

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For Lodging outside the park:

Conduct a search on the internet for "volcano bed and breakfast lodge" or "volcano village vacation rental".  There are many opportunities to find lodging in Volcano Village located right outside the park boundary.

Skylight reveals lava flowing to the ocean.  

Did You Know?
Large volumes of lava move in lava tubes beneath the hardened surface of recent flows. Skylights form when the roof of a lava tube collapses, revealing the molten lava flowing like a river within the tube.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST